The most recent programs for the Roberts, John Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=507 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:19:04 GMT Panelists spoke about preparations for the consideration of President Bush's first Supreme Court appointment and nomination, the impact of Justice O'Connor's resignation and Chief Justice Rehnquist's on the make up of the court, and the eventual selection of John Roberts as the nominee for chief justice. They also talked about the confirmation process, the influence of special interests, and the role of the judiciary. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191766-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191766-2 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate confirmed John G. Roberts, Jr., of Maryland, to be Chief Justice of the United States. The final vote was 78 to 22. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189101-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Mr. Cusack talked about the U.S. Senate confirmation vote for U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts. He also talked about the nomination for a replacement for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188838-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188838-7 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convenes and proceeds to Executive Session to resume consideration of the nomination of John G. Roberts, Jr. to be Chief Justice of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189076-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter spoke to reporters about nominating a replacement for retiring Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. He spoke about bipartisanship within the committee and confirmation of Judge John Roberts as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Program began in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189093-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Mr. Perine talked about the full Senate vote on the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge john Roberts. He discussed the support of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as well as the events that would occur after the confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188837-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188837-7 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed, Mr. Curran spoke about the pending confirmation vote on the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the United States Supreme Court. He also discussed legislation activities in Congress as well as the sale of Hospital Corporation of America holdings by Senator Bill Frist (R-TN). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188835-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188835-6 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee met in executive session to vote on several items including the John Roberts nomination to be Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Senators made 10-minute statements on Judge Roberts' qualifications, their impressions of his testimony before the committee and intended support or opposition to his confirmation before the final vote. The vote was 13 to 5 in favor of confirmation. The hearings were presented with graphics at the left of the screen indicating how each senator intended to vote on confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188947-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McClellan spoke to reporters about the president's schedule, federal responses to Hurricane Rita, recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina, and the use of military personnel in disaster response. He also discussed the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. Following his remarks, Mr. McClellan responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188997-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188997-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Allen Weinstein was interviewed about his job as the Archivist of the United States in preserving presidential and other U.S. government records at presidential libraries and other National Archives' facilities. Mr. Weinstein discussed the documents of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts and how they were misplaced inside the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188777-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts highlighted reactions from the four days of hearings on the nomination of John Roberts to be Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Committee members and other participants were heard from, including Senators Coburn, Graham, Specter, Leahy, Kennedy, Cornyn, Schumer, Hutchison, Sessions, Rep. Lewis, Wade Henderson, Judge Nathaniel Jones, Ted Shaw, and Jennifer Baceras. The Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the nomination on September 22. About a week after a passing vote, the full Senate is expected to debate the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188968-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188968-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, witnesses testified about nominee Judge Roberts and responded to questions from committee members. They addressed topics including women's rights, his role in Alaska in 1997, equal rights, and rights of the disabled. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-5 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, Representative Lewis and Civil Rights leaders testified about nominee Judge Roberts and responded to questions from committee members. They addressed topics including civil rights, affirmative action, and the Voting Rights Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-3 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Totenberg discussed upcoming events for the Senate confirmation hearings of United States Supreme Court nomination of Judge John Roberts. She said that Judge Roberts would likely win confirmation as the 17th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Ms. Totenberg also discussed the future need to fill the seat of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188904-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Outside of the Senate Judiciary committee confirmation hearing room, Ms. Pearl spoke to reporters about her testimony opposing United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. She also discussed Judge Roberts' responses to questions regarding the rights of privacy and abortion. Following her remarks, scenes from inside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188911-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188911-3 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, witnesses testified about nominee Judge Roberts and responded to questions from committee members. They addressed topics including women's interests, economic values, Jewish concerns, religious establishment, judicial precedent, abortion, and the rights to privacy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-7 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, witnesses testified about nominee Judge Roberts and responded to questions from committee members. They addressed topics including judicial precedent, interpretation of the Constitution, and the role of the Chief Justice. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-6 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Outside of the Senate Judiciary committee confirmation hearing room, Senator Kennedy responded to reporters' questions about United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188911-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188911-2 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, witnesses testified about nominee Judge Roberts and responded to questions from committee members. They addressed topics including environmental issues, education for undocumented immigrants' children, and racial inequalities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-4 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT During a lunch break for the last day of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings, senators and witnesses spoke to reporters about United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. They also responded to questions and comments from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188911-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the confirmation hearings of United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. Scenes from inside the hearing room were shown throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188915-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188915-2 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, witnesses from the American Bar Association responded to questions from committee members. They testified about nominee Judge Roberts' integrity, professional competence, and judicial testament. Following their remarks, Former Attorney General Thornburgh gave favorable testimony on Judge Roberts' character. After the committee recessed, scenes from inside the confirmation hearing room were shown for approximately 5 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-2 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the confirmation hearings of United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. Scenes from inside the hearing room were shown throughout the program. Ms. Zuckman spoke about Judge Roberts' responses to questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee. She also spoke about the closed session and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's background report on the nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188915-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. On the third day of questioning, held the morning of the fourth day of the hearings, Judge Roberts responded to questions from Senators Leahy, Kennedy, Feinstein, Feingold, Schumer, and Durbin. He addressed topics including the importance of judicial precedents, the right to privacy, gender discrimination, affirmative action, executive power, habeas reform, disabilities, and the philosophy of original intent. Senators were allotted 15-20 minutes of questioning during the daylong hearing and were often shown alongside Judge Roberts in a split-screen format. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senator Hatch, the second-ranking Republican and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, via videoconference from Washington (DC), spoke about the confirmation hearings of U.S. Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. He said that he had decided to vote for Judge Roberts and that every Senator, Republican or Democrat, should also. Senator Hatch also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188824-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188824-3 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senator Leahy, via videoconference from the Russell Senate Office Building, spoke about his reactions to the confirmation hearings of U.S. Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. He said that he had not decided on whether to vote for Judge Roberts or not. Senator Leahy also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188824-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188824-4 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Thistlewaite, a witness for the Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats scheduled to testify at the hearings, gave a Democratic perspective on the John Roberts nomination and confirmation hearings. She discussed Roberts' record on church and state issues. Ms. Thistlewaite also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188824-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188824-2 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gillespie, who is helping the White House with the nomination of Judge Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court, talked about the White House perspective on the confirmation hearings. He also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188824-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188824-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee continued hearing testimony on the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the seat on the U.S. Supreme Court vacated by the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Among the issues Judge Roberts addressed were the role of prior Supreme Court precedent in judicial decision making, the limitations and role of the federal government, social issues and civil rights, and business law. Several members challenged Judge Roberts to speak on prior court decisions which he had declined to address previously, saying that he thought it inappropriate to comment on issues that might come before the court. During the questioning both members and the witness appeared in a split-screen format. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188797-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188797-4 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee continued hearing testimony on the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the seat on the U.S. Supreme Court vacated by the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Among the issues Judge Roberts addressed were the role of prior Supreme Court precedent in judicial decision making, the limitations and role of the federal government, social issues and civil rights, and business law. Several members challenged Judge Roberts to speak on prior court decisions which he had declined to address previously, saying that he thought it inappropriate to comment on issues that might come before the court. During the questioning both members and the witness appeared in a split-screen format. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188797-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188797-3 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Outside of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing room, Senator Hutchison and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee spoke about United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. The Democratic Senators discussed Judge Roberts' failure to respond to every question along with the administration's failure to release 16 documents. The Republican Senators talked about Judge Roberts' responses and their thoughts on the confirmation process. The committee members also responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-3 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Outside of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing room, Senator Schumer spoke to reporters about United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. He discussed the unsuccessful request for Solicitor General documents and Judge Roberts' responses to civil rights questions. Following his remarks, Senator Schumer responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-5 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Outside of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing room, Republican Senators spoke about United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. They also responded to questions and comments from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senators Leahy and Hatch spoke to members of the media about the confirmation hearings of United States Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts. They also responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Various scenes from inside the Senate Hart Office Building confirmation hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-9 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT During a recess by the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tom Bruno discussed what was happening behind the scenes of the confirmation hearings of United States Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts. Various scenes from inside the Senate Hart Office Building confirmation hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-8 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Outside of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing room, Senator Schumer and hearing witnesses spoke to reporters about United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. Ms. Thernstrom criticized the Democratic attitude during the hearings, saying that they should have attended more of the hearings. Senator Schumer discussed the nominee's responses to questions about such issues as privacy. He felt that Judge Roberts' answers were insufficient. Following his remarks, Senator Schumer responded to questions from reporters. Ms. Long and Mr. Coffin spoke about Judge Roberts' responses and commended him for refusing to answer questions relating to cases that may appear before the court. Ms. Smeal and Ms. Gandy criticized the responses of the nominee as well as the proceedings themselves. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-6 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments about the confirmation hearings of United States Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts. Various scenes of the confirmation hearing room inside the Senate Hart Office Building were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-7 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT During a recess of the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts, Mr. Mauro discussed day 3 proceedings. He discussed the interpretation of such words as liberty as well as Senator Biden's questioning of Judge Roberts. Scenes from inside the Hart Senate Office Building were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-4 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee continued hearing testimony on the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the seat on the U.S. Supreme Court vacated by the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Among the issues Judge Roberts addressed were the role of prior Supreme Court precedent in judicial decision making, the limitations and role of the federal government, social issues and civil rights, and business law. Several members challenged Judge Roberts to speak on prior court decisions which he had declined to address previously, saying that he thought it inappropriate to comment on issues that might come before the court. During the questioning both members and the witness appeared in a split-screen format. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188797-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188797-2 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Outside of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing room, Ms. Long and Ms. Thernstrom spoke about United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. They commented on the partisanship of the U.S. Senators and Ms. Long said that it was unlikely that Judge Roberts would receive a single vote from the Democratic Party. They also responded to questions and comments from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188874-2 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee continued hearing testimony on the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the seat on the U.S. Supreme Court vacated by the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Among the issues Judge Roberts addressed were the role of prior Supreme Court precedent in judicial decision making, the limitations and role of the federal government, social issues and civil rights, and business law. Several members challenged Judge Roberts to speak on prior court decisions which he had declined to address previously, saying that he thought it inappropriate to comment on issues that might come before the court. During the questioning both members and the witness appeared in a split-screen format. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188797-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Judiciary Committee member Senator DeWine talked about the Judge John Roberts confirmation hearings. He also discussed the United States Supreme Court nominee's responses to questions from the previous day. Senator DeWine then responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188823-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188823-6 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Pearl, a witness for the Senate Judiciary Committee, discussed the United States Supreme Court nomination of Judge John Roberts, his confirmation hearings, as well as the issue of abortion and reproductive rights. She also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. Later in the week, Ms. Pearl is to testify at the hearings later in the week to discuss Roberts' record on abortion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188823-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188823-3 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Judiciary Committee member Senator Coburn talked about the Judge John Roberts confirmation hearings. He also discussed the United States Supreme Court nominee's responses to questions about using international law as a precedent. Senator Coburn then responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188823-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188823-2 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on news of the day. Ms. Chaddock participated by remote connection from Capitol Hill and provided an update on the Judge John Roberts confirmation hearings. Ms. Leopold participated by telephone from New York City and talked about the 2005 World Summit High-Level Plenary Meeting of the 60th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. She discussed the effort to come up with a document that would give a layout of the U.N.'s key 21st century efforts including reforming the U.N., defending human rights, and meeting Millennium Development Goals that were set in 2000. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188823-1 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT A compilation of reactions to testimony in confirmation hearings for Judge John Roberts to replace Chief Justice Rehnquist on the Supreme Court was shown. Committee members and representatives of organizations with an interest in the outcome of the hearings spoke to reporters outside the committee hearings and answered questions about their impressions of the nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188865-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188865-7 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following the first day of questioning by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, members and others talked to reporters about their reactions to Judge John Roberts' testimony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188865-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188865-6 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. On the first day of questioning by members of the committee of President Bush's, Judge John Roberts responded to inquiries on a number of subjects including the role of the judiciary, his judicial philosophy, and his past legal experience. Among the topics he addressed were the importance of judicial precedents, the right to privacy, reproductive rights and the law, civil rights issues, and the philosophy of original intent. Each member was allotted thirty minutes of questioning during the day-long hearing. During the questioning members and witness were often shown in a split-screen format. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188507-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188507-3 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Observers spoke to reporters about their reaction to the testimony of Judge John Roberts on the first day of questioning by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on his nomination as a replacement for Chief Justice Rehnquist. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188865-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188865-5 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Tracy Schmaler was interviewed about the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. She discussed the staffers that sit behind the senators during the hearings. Ms. Schmaler discussed the duties of the staffers including briefing the senators and reading the documents regarding the nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188865-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188865-4 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT